This is the second of three times John records this in Revelation, and very consistent with the famous phrase with which John opens his gospel; He gives the water of life without cost to those who are That's the challenge John once again finds himself tasked with in conveying the details of the Holy City John does the best he can, comparing it to the most beautiful jewels and gems that were known at the But it's the way the angel with John describes this city that intrigues us today.

you fill your mind with whatever is noble, right, admirable, excellent or praiseworthy (Philippians 4: Jesus has shown you; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - 1 John 3

came on them as he had come on us at the beginning. 16  Then I remembered what the Lord had said: ‘John Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Point 4 - Irresistible Grace Article 13 & 14: The Incomprehensible Way of Regeneration and the Way God traditions were suddenly completely changed and upended: no more turkey on Thanksgiving, fireworks on the 4th

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 (NIV) 24  Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels. 40  “As the weeds are pulled up and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the age. 41  The Son of Man will send out his angels But before finishing today, take a moment to dwell Jesus' scary words in v40-42. Today: 2 Timothy 1

Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Point 4 - Irresistible Grace Point 5 - Perseverance of the Saints Article 4: The Danger of True Believers Today: John 7

Listen to passage & devotional: Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 4: The Canonical Books This week In the New Testament, the four gospels— Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John; the Acts of the Apostles; the , and to the Hebrews; the seven letters of the other apostles— one of James; two of Peter; three of John ; one of Jude; and the Revelation of the apostle John.

very heart of the seas, and the currents swirled about me; all your waves and breakers swept over me. 4  Salvation comes from the Lord.’ ” Listen to passage & devotional: Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 4: In the New Testament, the four gospels— Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John; the Acts of the Apostles; the , and to the Hebrews; the seven letters of the other apostles— one of James; two of Peter; three of John ; one of Jude; and the Revelation of the apostle John.

appeared in heaven: an enormous red dragon with seven heads and ten horns and seven crowns on its heads. 4  Listen to passage & devotional: Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 4: The Canonical Books This week In the New Testament, the four gospels— Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John; the Acts of the Apostles; the , and to the Hebrews; the seven letters of the other apostles— one of James; two of Peter; three of John ; one of Jude; and the Revelation of the apostle John.

Listen to passage & devotional: Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 1 We all believe in our hearts and As you begin a new year, find peace by keeping these two commands God gives you in Isaiah 46: Remember

Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Grace 1 - God's right to condemn all people 2 - God shows being really sorry for your sins; the only way to come to your Father, as Jesus told His disciples in John